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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Swoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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204 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Great wrestler
Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Swoop!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Swoop coming out on top.
Swoop darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Swoop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
It looks like Allen Jones has been cut.
Swoop fails to pull guard.
Allen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swoop decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Swoop has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Swoop wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swoop pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Swoop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swoop tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Swoop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Swoop tries to tie him up.
Swoop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swoop lands with a light punch inside.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Swoop tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Swoop stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swoop's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swoop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swoop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swoop has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Swoop looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop lands with a left to the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Swoop with a knee to the head.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Swoop connects with a knee to the head.
Swoop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swoop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage as Swoop throws knees to the body.
Swoop lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Swoop is keeping busy.
Maybe Jones would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Swoop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Swoop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mathew Swoop has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Swoop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Swoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Allen Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Allen Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swoop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swoop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Swoop.
Swoop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Swoop.
Jones lands the left hand.
Swoop cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Swoop clinches up against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Swoop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop breaks the clinch.
Swoop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop being controlled against the cage.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swoop persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swoop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mathew Swoop was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Swoop's takedown attempt.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swoop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swoop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Swoop avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop throws an elbow that misses.
Swoop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Allen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Swoop avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mathew Swoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swoop moves into the clinch successfully.
Swoop throws a head punch that misses.
Swoop is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swoop blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swoop manages to break the clinch.
Swoop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swoop throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Swoop misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swoop digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swoop throws a head kick that half lands.
Swoop misses with a double jab
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mathew Swoop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Allen Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Swoop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swoop moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Allen Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swoop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swoop jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Swoop gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a hook but Swoop avoids it easily.
Swoop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swoop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Swoop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Swoop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Swoop.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swoop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Swoop.
Swoop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swoop misses with a low kick.
Swoop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Swoop's corner calls for a 1-2. Swoop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swoop slips a jab from Jones.
Swoop closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Swoop takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones keeps control of Swoop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swoop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swoop tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Swoop drops back down to his feet.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swoop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swoop avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop looking for a sweep. Not yet Swoop, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Allen Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Swoop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swoop closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Swoop pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swoop swinging wildly here.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Swoop.
Swoop closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Swoop pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swoop is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Swoop closes the distance and clinches.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Swoop 's eye.
Swoop dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Swoop improves position.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swoop blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop misses with the head strike.
Swoop pulls Jones into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allen Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Jones!
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